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Bringing global expertise to local nephrology education in Bangladesh, the Philippines, Botswana, and Côte d’Ivoire

The ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program continues to support regional and national nephrology meetings that respond to local educational needs. From hands-on workshops to specialist-led sessions, these events have strengthened practical skills, shared expertise, and built kidney care capacity across diverse settings. Delegates at the “Pediatric Dialysis: Ins & Outs” workshop in Bangladesh, supported...

June 22, 2026CME, Grants, NewsRead more...

ISN global engagement: Supporting kidney care in Bangladesh and the Philippines this April 

The ISN continues to support the advancement of kidney care through engagement, most recently with nephrology communities in Bangladesh and the Philippines in April, strengthening collaboration, education, and knowledge exchange across regions. 8th International Conference of Paediatric Nephrology Society of Bangladesh April 11-12, 2026 Dhaka, Bangladesh ISN President Marcello Tonelli’s pre-recorded welcome message will be played at...

March 23, 2026ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

ISN Journal summaries on pediatric CKD outcomes and homelessness as a social determinant of kidney health 

Kidney International®   Establishing a core outcome measure for life participation in children with chronic kidney disease: A Standardized Outcomes in Nephrology—children and adolescents with chronic kidney disease (SONG-Kids) consensus workshop report  Life participation is a priority for children with chronic kidney disease (CKD), yet it is rarely measured consistently in pediatric CKD trials.  Through international consensus workshops involving patients,...

February 9, 2026Journals, News, ResearchRead more...

ISN Journal summaries on sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors and CKD in indigenous populations in Kerala 

Kidney International®   Strategies for the development of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors for kidney protection in pediatric chronic kidney disease: proceedings of a workshop meeting in July 2023 There are currently no approved therapies to slow chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression across the diverse causes of pediatric CKD, despite evidence that sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) slow kidney disease...

January 26, 2026Journals, NewsRead more...

2025 CME Program impact: Highlights from Africa, Latin America, New Independent States, and South Asia 

This year, the ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program continued to bring kidney care education closer to the professionals who need it most. From regional conferences to hands-on workshops, the program supported nine events in 2025, each confirming the same story: When nephrologists gain practical, context-driven skills, their confidence grows — and that confidence...

December 8, 2025CME, Grants, NewsRead more...

Scaling up for small kidneys: Advancing pediatric kidney care in India with ISN support

Dr. Devarajan (wearing a suit) with the SAT Team at the National Pediatric Nephrology Conclave 2022, supported by the ISN An ISN Sister Renal Centers (SRC) collaboration between Sree Avittam Thirunal (SAT) Hospital in Kerala, India, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), USA, has played a transformative role in developing pediatric nephrology services at...

July 28, 2025Grants, News, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

Small kidneys, big impact: Advancing pediatric kidney care in Sri Lanka 

A Sister Renal Centers (SRC) partnership has played a pivotal role in reshaping pediatric kidney care at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) in Sri Lanka and extending its impact nationwide.  "LRH University Unit now stands as a pioneering institution in pediatric nephrology, offering outstanding clinical care and serving as a center for training and research,"...

June 30, 2025Grants, News, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

Take a step in the right direction: Apply as an ISN Mentee by July 1 

Anisha Gerber, a pediatric nephrologist and assistant professor at the University of Virginia, became a mentee in 2023 while completing her fellowship. She was matched with Nivedita Kamath at St. John's Medical College in Bangalore, India.   Apply to be a mentee by July 1  According to Anisha, the mentorship partnership has been instrumental in advancing her...

May 26, 2025Grants, MentorshipRead more...

Breaking new ground in Myanmar’s pediatric kidney care

Pediatric nephrology staff from the Yangon Children’s Hospital, the Children’s Hospital in Mandalay, and the National University Hospital in Singapore, and pediatrician and nurse trainees from district hospitals at a PD training workshop 2019 A ten-year ISN Sister Renal Centers (SRC) trio collaboration between Myanmar’s two leading pediatric nephrology centers and the National University Hospital...

May 12, 2025Grants, News, Sister Transplant CentersRead more...

ISN Journal summaries on nephrotic syndrome in children and obesity’s role in CKD 

Kidney International®  Executive summary of the KDIGO 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in Children  The 2025 KDIGO executive summary updates guidance on managing nephrotic syndrome in children, introducing a treatment algorithm and aligning definitions with international standards.   It revises relapse prevention strategies, recommends against routine steroid use during infections, and emphasizes personalized...

May 12, 2025Journals, NewsRead more...

Pediatric kidney care in India reaches new heights: 2025 Schrier Award goes to AIIMS Bhopal–Montreal partnership 

Staff from AIIMS Bhopal and Montreal Children's Hospital   Celebrated at WCN’25, the 2025 Schrier Award went to the ISN Sister Renal Centers (SRC) partnership between the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, in Madhya Pradesh, India, and Montreal Children's Hospital at the McGill University Health Center, in Montreal, Canada. Girish Chandra Bhatt,...

April 28, 2025Grants, News, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

Explore the latest ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus selection featuring a “Trial of the Month” on the role of targeted exercises for children on hemodialysis  

ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus editorial team member Neeru Agarwal summarizes the design and outcomes of the latest "Trial of the Month" featured in ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus.   Trial of the Month:  Effect of muscle stretching and isometric exercises on quality of life in children undergoing regular hemodialysis  Khalf-Allah et al., Pediatric Nephrology. 2024 39:3289-3299.  Summary  In this single-center study, 68...

March 10, 2025News, ResearchRead more...

A Dynamic Learning Environment: Supporting Pediatric Nephrology Training in Romania Through the ISN Educational Ambassadors Program

Participants and Educational Ambassadors Laura Castellanos-Reyes and Christine Sethna at the pediatric nephrology training course in Bucharest The ISN Educational Ambassadors Program supported comprehensive pediatric nephrology training in Romania, covering kidney disease management and the latest guidelines. The program enabled two pediatric nephrologists, Laura Castellanos-Reyes and Christine Sethna, along with a nurse, Vera Benn — all...

October 28, 2024Educational Ambassador, Grants, NewsRead more...

Latest ISN Journal Editorial Selections

Kidney International®  NAVKIDS2: A Lesson in Matching Outcomes Measures to Interventions   The Randomized Controlled Trial (NAVKIDS2) of a Patient Navigator Program Created for Children With Chronic Kidney Disease   These two studies evaluate a patient navigation program for children from disadvantaged backgrounds with chronic kidney disease (CKD), aiming to improve access to evidence-based care.   While the patient navigation...

October 14, 2024Journals, News, ResearchRead more...

Young Nephrologists Shaping the Future of Peritoneal Dialysis: Iman Al Shamsi on the YNC’s Contribution

by YNC member Iman Al Shamsi The ISN recognizes the importance of PD in managing kidney failure, as it is the most accessible method for enabling home-based dialysis. The ISN joined forces with the International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) to launch the International Home Dialysis Consortium (IHDC) with support from other international organizations. Established...

July 29, 2024News, Young nephrologistsRead more...

ISN Members – Explore Specialized ISN Fellowship Opportunities Tailored to Your Expertise and Region –Apply by October 1!

In addition to the general ISN Fellowships available for members from lower, lower-middle, and upper-middle-income countries, the ISN collaborates with various organizations, regional societies, and partners to offer fellowships tailored to specific specializations and regions. The deadline to apply is October 1. Submit your application here. These include: The ISN-UHN ExpLoRe Home Dialysis Fellowships in dialysis Ravi Mehta ISN AKI...

July 15, 2024Fellowship, Grants, NewsRead more...

“I Have Made Significant Progress”: Achieve Your Goals With the ISN Mentorship Program – Apply as a Mentee by July 1

Dr. Bonilla-Felix (left) and Dr. Zamora met virtually to discuss areas for improvement Dr. Nelson Zamora Rodriguez (Bolivia) was awarded 3rd place in the ISN Mentorship Abstract Award for his submission "Prevalence of Frailty in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients at Regional Hospital San Juan De Dios, Tarija – Bolivia."   Read the full paper in the supplement...

June 18, 2024Grants, Mentorship, NewsRead more...

A Cross-Continental Collaboration to Improve Pediatric Kidney Care Through the ISN Sister Renal Centers Program

The main objective of the eight-year ISN Sister Renal Centers (SRC) partnership was to improve the quality of pediatric kidney care at the Research & Clinical Institute for Pediatrics (RCIP), Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, in Moscow, Russia, with support from the University Hospital (UZ) Leuven and Catholic (KU) Leuven University in Leuven,...

June 3, 2024Grants, News, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

“Every Facet Has Yielded Favorable Outcomes for Our Centers”: ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Partnership Drives Advances in Kidney Transplant Care in Colombia

Dr. Jaime Restrepo Emerging Institution: Fundacion Valle del Lili (FVL), Colombia Supporting Institution: Boston Children's Hospital (BCH), USA The kidney care team at Boston Children's Hospital (BCH), USA, supported nephrology staff at the Fundacion Valle del Lili (FVL) in Colombia for seven years through the ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Center (STC) partnership. Challenges in kidney care in southwestern Colombia According...

May 21, 2024Grants, News, Sister Transplant CentersRead more...

Enhancing Pediatric Kidney Health in India: The ISN Supports Speakers at Specialized Paediatric Nephrology Meeting

In March, the ISN supported speakers through its Continuing Medical Education Program to attend the "Paediatric Nephro Urocon 2024 - Season 3" meeting in Chennai, India. Seventy delegates participated on the first day of the program, with 125 attending on the second day. The conference brought together a diverse group of professionals, including dialysis technologists,...

May 6, 2024CME, Grants, NewsRead more...